Differentation of Natural Exponential Functions

The Natural Exponential Function

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An important base for exponential functions is the number e, named in honor of Leonard Euler. n 1 It is the limit, as n, of 1 n . Its decimal approximation is 2.718281828 . . ..

The Natural Exponential Function

It is used when an exponential quantity is continuously changing. Large populations of people that continuously increases, A radioactive substance that continuously decays, A hot cup of coffee that continuously cools.

Derivative of Natural Exponential Function

If y = ex then y = ex. If f(x) is a differentiable function and y = ef(x), then y = f(x)ef(x).

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